About This Deal

Danaher Corporation acquired Kaltenbach & Voigt (KaVo), a transaction completed in January 2004, structured as All-cash.

Kaltenbach & Voigt (KaVo) operates in Dental, is based in Biberach, Germany. Danaher entered the dental business in 2004 through the acquisition of Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH & Co KG (KaVo), a leading dental-equipment maker.

Acquired to help form the core of Danaher's new Medical Technology platform in dental products.

Deal Terms

Acquirer
Danaher Corporation
Target
Kaltenbach & Voigt (KaVo)
Value
Not disclosed
Date
January 2004
Type
Full acquisition
Status
Ready

Transaction Details

Target HQ
Biberach, Germany
Segment
Dental
Structure
All-cash
Announced
January 1, 2004
Closed
January 1, 2004

In Their Words

The Company added the Medical Technology line of business in 2004 through the acquisitions of Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH & Co KG (KaVo), the Gendex business of Dentsply International Inc., and Radiometer A/S.Danaher Corporation FY04 10-K, Item 1 Business description

Advisors

Advisory firms were not disclosed for this transaction.

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